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Internal Medicine News – Obesity Headlines

Internal Medicine News, the leading monthly newspaper for internists recently featured some new obesity news. Here's the rundown: Diabetes Patients Need Realistic GoalsRecently updated exercise guidelines for patients with diabetes are taking a kinder approach because experts felt previous versions were just to daunting for the average... Read more Chevron

posted 11/21/2011, comments (0)|

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Family Lifestyle Therapist and R-PA

Bariatric Surgery With a Gene Blessing

I recently explored bariatric surgery in a several part blog. Clearly the success of the surgery seems to largely depend on a patient committing to a before and after surgery lifestyle change that includes dietary and exercise elements. A new study seems to indicate that having several genes that can promote a strong risk for obesity,... Read more Chevron

posted 07/26/2011, comment (1)|

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My Bariatric Life on Health Central has the largest collection of original content that teaches, through her real life experience, how to be successful after weight loss surgery. She also offers great information for those considering weight loss surgery.

In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life...

In 2003, I made a decision that would forever change my life. Since that time, I have been following a program of lifetime obesity disease management to sustain long term weight loss. It began with bariatric (weight loss) surgery followed by changing the way I eat, mild exercising, and attending a support group (NOT my surgeon's support group).... Read more Chevron

posted 03/03/2011, comments (0)|

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What Are the Most Common Weight Loss Surgeries?

Below you will find a menu of weight loss surgeries to choose from, with each having its own benefits and risks and statistics on success rate. Roux-en-Y is still the preferred method of surgery for most bariatric surgeons. It's been around for quite awhile and involves stapling the stomach pouch in order to create a smaller stomach... Read more Chevron

posted 02/01/2011, comments (0)|

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Is Bariatric Surgery Right For Me?

The following blog series will offer information on the types of surgery available for the treatment of the condition known as obesity. Obviously there is no one size fits all treatment plan for someone who is struggling with a diagnosis of "seriously overweight or obese," and depending on your personality, finances, past and current health... Read more Chevron

posted 01/31/2011, comments (0)|